twin tanks

gtflash · 12 January 2010, 23:12

what are the configuration options to run twin fuel tanks. Is it possible to run two tanks without a switch over??

chewy · 12 January 2010, 23:19

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Originally Posted by gtflash

what are the configuration options to run twin fuel tanks. Is it possible to run two tanks without a switch over??

All depends how you plumb them. Ideally you should be able to run off both tanks, one tank or isolate both.

biffer · 13 January 2010, 08:46

if the tanks are fixed a simple link low down between the 2 tanks will do, if there loose tanks thats a bit harder and i probaly would do it, tell us what your setup is or what you're planning

9D280 · 13 January 2010, 09:16

I guess this is for your SR4 therfore portable tanks?

I've seen simple "Y" pieces used, however as Biffer says, it's worth being able to run from one solo, especially with portables as they are more likely to ingest water while sat on the deck.

I run 3 tanks in rotation, and have a hose that stays plugged int othe engine & the other end moves from tank to tank . Sounds like hassle, but for the 20 seconds it takes to get to the stern & swap the hose across, it saves a lot of plumbing.

The other advantage of using one tank at a time is that you have a guaranteed "you are now halfway" alarm!

neil.mccrirrick · 13 January 2010, 13:37

I run two tanks, a 40 litre main and a 25 litre (reserve?) Both tanks are under the console and connected to a three way tap that is down by my left foot when I'm driving.

Really easy to reach down and pull the tap up to switch between tanks and has the bonus of being able to turn the fuel off to the engine if I ever needed to do.

Really easy to do, from memory the tap was about £30 bit of fuel line and the jobs a good un

rib-x450 · 13 January 2010, 16:33

I looked into this some time age..........................

Look at the fule fitting for the microlight use, they sell a nice range of switches , taps etc.

neil.mccrirrick · 14 January 2010, 13:51

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Originally Posted by neil.mccrirrick

I run two tanks, a 40 litre main and a 25 litre (reserve?) Both tanks are under the console and connected to a three way tap that is down by my left foot when I'm driving.

Really easy to reach down and pull the tap up to switch between tanks and has the bonus of being able to turn the fuel off to the engine if I ever needed to do.

Really easy to do, from memory the tap was about £30 bit of fuel line and the jobs a good un

Have to add, I did this to get the range for last years IOM trip, but mainly following my engine fire last year that I've just passed the anniversary of,

. I know it won't stop a fire, but after all the conflab on that thread re what to do and how, cutting the fuel source remotely from the engine, (albeit not quickly as the line needs to empty), seemed like a good idea.

gtflash · 17 January 2010, 10:03

was hoping to add another fuel tank forward to shift weight when required, but in theory I presume it would be best to just pump fore and aft from original tank.

9D280 · 18 January 2010, 11:13

Pretty much my setup. Tank Fwd, 1 or 2 tanks aft depending what I'm doing.

I have installed a fuel line with enough of a tail to reach the engine, and an inline conector under the console at the forward end. That way the "jumper hose" with the primer bulb is all that actually moves. Physically swapping tanks is all very well until you have to do it in a swell........

wavelength · 18 January 2010, 22:03

in the destroyer we have one fixed tank and a portable for'ard which improves the balance no end. both tanks feed to a switch over tap under the consol so that they are not both being drawn from at the same time, if you did draw from both of our tanks it will all stop as soon as one tank or the other empties. It will run without the portable in there of course.